Installing The Product; Mechanical Installation - Grundfos S Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

4. Installing the product

S pumps are designed for various installation types.
See section Installation types.
Compliance with the standard IEC
60079-14 is a customer responsibility.
Pump installation in pits must be carried
out by specially trained persons.
Work in or near pits must be carried out
according to local regulations.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐
It must be possible to lock the main
switch in position 0. Type and require-
ments as specified in EN 60204-1.
Persons must not work in the installation
area when the atmosphere is explosive.
DANGER
Overhead load
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Never work under a pump when it is
hanging from a crane.
For safety reasons, all work in pits must be
supervised by a person outside the pit.
Pits for submersible sewage and wastewater pumps
contain sewage and wastewater with toxic and/or
contagious substances. Therefore, all persons
involved must wear appropriate personal protective
equipment and clothing. All work on and near the
pump must be carried out according to the hygiene
regulations.
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Make sure that the rated capacity of
the lifting equipment is adequate for
the lifting work.
The rated capacity of the lifting equipment is stated
on the equipment nameplate. The weight of the pump
is stated on the pump nameplate.
CAUTION
Hot surface
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
Do not touch the pump or cables dur-
ing operation as the surface tempera-
ture may exceed 70 °C.
Related information
4.1.1.1 Installation types

4.1 Mechanical installation

DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Before installation, switch off the power
supply and lock the main power switch
in position 0.
‐
Before working on the pump, switch off
any external voltage connected to the
pump.
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐
During installation, always support the
pump by lifting chains or place it in hor-
izontal position to secure stability.
Fix the extra nameplate supplied with the pump at the
installation site.
Comply with all safety regulations at the installation
site.
CAUTION
Crushing hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
Do not put your hands or any tool into
the pump inlet or outlet port after the
pump is connected to the power sup-
ply, unless the main power switch is
locked in the 0-position.
‐
Make sure that the power supply can-
not be switched on unintentionally.
Prior to installation, check the oil level in the oil
chamber. See section Oil check and change.
Always use Grundfos accessories to en-
sure correct functioning.
Isolate the pump from the installation when
testing the pipeline at a pressure higher
than 130 % of maximum head.
Related information
8.3 Oil check and change
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